Enrollment
,
Combined
DISTRICT 562 · STATE 485
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WACO ISD·NCES 484428006341
G W Carver Middle School
500 UNIVERSITY PARKS AVE, WACO, TX 76701 · (254)757-0787 · McLennan County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED12-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 17.7:1 · STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Test scores
STAAR 2022-23 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
10.0%
TX avg 42.0% . -2.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
9.0%
TX avg 39.4% . -1.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 10 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 9 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 42 and 39. Reading scores are down about 2 points since 2020, while math scores are down about 1 points.
Performance levels, 2022-23
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6.0% | 4.0% | 28.0% | 62.0% |
| Mathematics | 1.0% | 8.0% | 32.0% | 59.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| 2021-22 | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| 2020-21 | 12.0% | 10.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
5-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23Enrollment
393
-84 (-18%) vs 2017
-53% since 1990-91, when it was 844
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 14.3:1
% White
5%
was 5%
% Hispanic
42%
was 45%
% Black
51%
was 48%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 393 | 33 | 11.9:1 | 96% (377) |
| 2020-21 | 461 | 35 | 13.2:1 | 98% (454) |
| 2017-18 | 477 | 33.4 | 14.3:1 | 90% (428) |
| 2015-16 | 460 | 35 | 13.1:1 | 96% (441) |
| 2010-11 | 491 | 37 | 13.3:1 | 91% (445) |
| 2000-01 | 568 | 39 | 14.6:1 | 80% (454) |
| 1990-91 | 844 | 56 | 15.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for G W Carver Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (477 to 393); teachers down 1% (33.4 to 33).
About G W Carver Middle School
G W Carver Middle School is a public school located in WACO, Texas.
G W Carver Middle School is part of a district of 24 schools: WACO ISD, with 13,476 students.
G W Carver Middle School has about 11.9 students per teacher. Combined schools in Texas have a similar average ratio of 11.7:1.
McLennan County has these Census figures: median household income is about $66,643, roughly 29% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. The public schools of McLennan County number 124 and enroll about 45,703.
The nearest other public school, Kendrick Elementary School, is less than a tenth of a mile away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of G W Carver Middle School.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is City: Mid-size: inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000. NCES lists G W Carver Middle School as a charter school.
G W Carver Middle School had 477 students in 2017-18 and 393 in 2022-23, an 18% decrease. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 14.3:1 to 11.9:1.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
McLennan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
266,067
Census ACS
Median income
$66,643
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
124
45,703 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- Kendrick Elementary School0.0 mi · 446
- G L Wiley Opportunity Center0.9 mi · 98
- Paul and Jane Meyer Public High School1.0 mi · 233
- Quinn Campus Public Middle School1.0 mi · 269
- West Avenue Elementary School1.0 mi · 249
- J H Hines Elementary School1.1 mi · 379
Frequently asked questions
About G W Carver Middle SchoolWhat age range does G W Carver Middle School serve?
G W Carver Middle School serves students from grade M through grade M.
How many students per teacher at G W Carver Middle School?
Approximately 11.9:1 students per teacher at G W Carver Middle School.
What district is G W Carver Middle School in?
G W Carver Middle School is part of WACO ISD.
What county does G W Carver Middle School serve?
G W Carver Middle School serves McLennan County in TX.
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